Desired Core Competencies

Understand the full range of environmental costs (e.g., energy costs, inefficient processes, capital and operating costs) of equipment that controls pollution, remediation efforts, salaries of environmental managers, public relations outlays, and other costs associated with the environment and how to incorporate these costs into decision-making.

Example Topics to Explore

Tracking of environmental costs enables businesses to identify opportunities to reduce or eliminate various elements of these costs. Companies can improve their environmental performance, gain a competitive advantage, and achieve cost savings or increased revenues.